Southern Adelaide Health Service
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
(NON-MANAGERIAL)
TITLE OF POSITION:
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:
Radiographer (PDY)
Southern Adelaide Health Service
Classification: PO1
Health Unit: Repatriation General Hospital
Division: Radiology
Classification Reviewed:
Department / Section:
Position No:
Position Created:
Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or Delegate
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Date
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. PREAMBLE
The Southern Adelaide Health Service (Southern Health) was established in 2004. It brought
together Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Health Services and Drug and Alcohol Services
Council. It includes Population & Primary Health Care, Southern Mental Health and Southern
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, and works closely with other health providers in the
southern area. Repatriation General Hospital, a public teaching hospital, formally joined
Southern Health in July 2008, further consolidating the working relationship formed over the past
four years.
With an annual budget in excess of $500M, Southern Health provides care for around 330,000
people living in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide as well as providing a number of statewide services, and services to those in the regional areas.
More than 7,000 skilled staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health
promoting services.
2. SUMMARY OF THE BROAD PURPOSE OF THE POSITION and its responsibilities/duties
The position is responsible for the provision of standard medical imaging services, under
guidance of more experienced professional officers, using specialised equipment to perform
diagnostic medical imaging examinations for clients/patients across a range of specialities of
medicine and contributes to clinical outcomes by providing standard services that form the basis
of patient diagnosis and subsequent treatment and management by radiologists, referring
clinicians and surgeons.
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The incumbent will, under reducing professional direction and through additional training/experience,
perform more complex medical imaging diagnostic services using specialised equipment requiring
the selection and application of standardised techniques and methodologies.
The incumbent will provide assistance to less experienced radiographers, medical radiation students
on clinical placement and work experience students. The Radiographer will contribute to approved
research programs and the departmental quality control programs.
3. REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
(to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is
responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation)
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Reports to Head Radiographer General and Angiography
Takes direction from Senior Professional Supervisor in modality to which they are attached
Works collaboratively with Radiologists, Nursing Staff, Medical Imaging Professional Officers
and Administrative Staff.
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent overtime, etc)
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Job and Person Specifications are reviewed regularly as part of the ongoing Performance
Development process.
May be required to work within other locations of the Southern Adelaide Health Service.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Required to wear the Repat Radiology Corporate Uniform.
Support values consistent with the aims of the Region, including honesty, respect and
integrity.
Will be required to undertake a health assessment prior to commencement.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Offender History Check.
Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Information Practice, adopted by the
Department of Health, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage and transfer of
all personal patient/client information within the Department and throughout its funded service
providers.
Weekend, public holiday, after hours, and on-call work may be required as per roster
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Intra and interstate travel may be required.
4. STATEMENT OF KEY OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
(group in to major areas
of responsibility / activity and list in descending order of importance).
Contribute to the provision of a high quality imaging service for radiological diagnosis
and clinical management by:
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Ensuring all clients are positively identified prior to commencement of examination.
Undertaking well established and straightforward imaging procedures and adhering to
departmental imaging protocols and legislative requirements.
Assisting with performing more complex procedures under guidance from more experienced
radiographers.
Performing any post processing to produce high quality images and ensure distribution as
required.
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Reviewing images and making assessment as to whether additional images are required to
aid diagnosis.
Being aware of the client’s situation and by observing and identifying changes in that condition,
taking appropriate action to provide the support necessary.
Maintaining the required professional standards for own work and ensuring appropriate
remedial action is taken to achieve those standards.
Ensuring that all relevant patient and examination data is completed accurately and entered
into the Radiology Management System in accordance with departmental policy.
Ensuring urgent findings are communicated and directing the client accordingly
Liaising with other professional officers, ward and consulting clinic staff on procedural
schedules and relevant procedural information.
Assisting other radiographers, where appropriate.
Contribute to own professional development and maintain standards by being actively
involved in Medical Imaging training programs and staff professional development
programs.
Contribute to the professional development activities in the department by:
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Providing support to other radiographers.
Providing professional support to work experience students and medical radiation
students on clinical placement and providing feedback to the Clinical Supervisor about progress
and development of the students’ skills
Contribute to continuous quality improvement programs and activities that are linked to
the organisations strategic and corporate directions and targets as follows:
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Achieving key performance indicators for all imaging activities in accordance with the
quality evaluation program.
Participating in staff meetings and staff consultation processes
Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination and harassment by
working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Conduct and departmental
human resource policies, including the OHS&W requirements.
Acknowledged by Occupant:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
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ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely necessary)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
A statement of Accreditation in Diagnostic Radiography from the Australian Institute of Radiography,
or its recognised equivalent.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Ability to competently perform all general radiographic examinations and an interest in
specialised procedures.
Ability to co-operate with other staff, and perform within a team situation, to achieve departmental
objectives.
Potential for further career development, and the ability to perform the duties of other
Radiographer Level 1 positions within the section.
Proven commitment to the principles and practise of:
 EEO, Ethical Conduct, diversity and OHS&W;
 Quality management and client oriented service;
 Risk management.
Experience
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Relevant broad based recent experience in all general radiographic examinations.
Experience in or potential ability to instruct Student Radiographers.
Knowledge
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Knowledge of imaging techniques.
Knowledge of the responsibilities associated with the safe delivery of ionising radiation to the
patient and protection of other personnel in the vicinity of the examination.
Understanding and knowledge of the needs of consumers of an imaging department.
2. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (to distinguish between applicants who meet all essential requirements)
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and problem solving skills.
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Affiliation and Participation with professional organisations
Commenced study towards a postgraduate qualification in Medical Imaging
Experience
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Experience in the use of clinical information systems (including PACS and RIS systems)
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Knowledge of Medicare billing associated with Radiology procedures
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (considered useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the position)
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Interest in Post graduate qualifications in Medical Imaging
Other details
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